I haven't played the Stargate. I have an F-14 and have played the Black Hole plenty. I like the F-14 so much that even though mine is pretty nice, I'd consider selling it and replacing it with the HUO one you are talking about. I'd say get the F-14, and if you decide not to - let me know where it is, I just might go for it. By the way, F-14 is a fast, aggressive game. Not relaxing, but very exciting and can be quite maddening. New players get frustrated fast, and games are short. Blink and the ball is gone. Every time I play it I feel like I am preparing for a boxing match. And I usually get knocked out! - then I get back in the ring.

I put blue and orange LED flashers behind the pyramid and red on some of the other "explosion" shots in Stargate. When the glider comes out and those lights start flashing it's super cool, everyone loves it. It also has tons of multi-ball which kids and non-pinheads seem to love.

Stargate has some unique settings in the menu that make the game friendly for kids and non-pinheads, like "auto-skill" which is basically a handicap feature, and "minimum game time" (up to four minutes).

Given the condition, both SG and F14 if you can, BH is beautiful, but lacks in the play IMO.

I would say F14 first, as it's HUO. SG is very deep, but can be found pretty easy, and usually in great shape. F14 HUO is a very rare find.

Just pick one randomly at this point.

stargate!

SG is great and may last in your game room.
BH is beautiful but overpriced in France. And beware of the memories you have from your youth. Make sure you play it again and again before buying it.
F14 is brutal but haven't played it enough to judge it.

SG and High speed 2(Black Hole if trying to save cash) if you are building a colleciton...if just getting some pins for awhile, F-14 and SG,

I wouldn't buy Black Hole. It is a very shallow game and in a small collection will bore you to tears after a month or so. Plus, I hope you're handy with electronics if you have issues as system 80 machines are a bear to work with (still own two of them, sold BH and HH). They can be somewhat reliable if the grounding mods were done properly. But still, you'll be under the hood.

I would pick F14, fast and fun. Stargate is decent, yet clunky and has way too many multiballs for my taste.

In the DC area? Where was this???

F-14 is my first pin and it is amazing. don't be fooled by the simple rule set. this is a Steve Ritchie pin and he knows what he is doing. HS2 is as well and it is great. I like f-14 better for the insane multiball mode. The beacons on top of the cabinet are awesome as well.

If you can get 2. I would say f-14 and SG. they would compliment each other well. Plus, you would have a great system 11 in better than average shape. and one of the gottleib machines available

Found this video. The place looks awesome!

I would say:
F-14 = Good first pin(s) choice.
Stargate = More expensive good first pin(s) choice.
Black Hole = NOT SO GOOD a first pin(s) choice.

Most posters have pointed out the pros and cons of each title. For me, I would pick Black Hole only because it's the only one of the 3 I have never owned and do not think I would keep it for longer than a year.

High Speed 2 is a keeper...and Stargate...stop fighting common sense . make the call get it done..seriously